Accountant in Business

Accountant in Business Coursework Assignment Brief Semester: E15 Module Code: PAA102 Module Title: Accountant in Business Programme: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Level: 4 Awarding Body: University of Plymouth Module Leader: Andrew Mckenzie Format: Essays and Report Presentation: No Any special requirements: All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with an acceptable Turnitin Report Word Limit: 2,000 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway) Deadline date for submission: Thursday 10th December 2015 Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment: Demonstrate an appreciation for organisational factors, which could influence the effectiveness of the function of accounting. Percentage of marks awarded for module: This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module Assessment criteria: Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria Maximum marks for each section Content, style, relevance, originality: Clear demonstration of rigorous research from recognised authoritative sources. 10% Format, referencing, bibliography: Harvard 10% Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion: Demonstration of a clear understanding of the issues. Use of academic models. 80% Candidates must clearly label their ID Number on additional separate reference, formula or answer sheets. Page 2 of 4 Assignment Task: 1. Identify three differing organisational structures and explain in what circumstances they may be used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Include in your answer an explanation of Scalar Chain and Span of Control. (750 words) 2. Using publicly available information on Intercontinental Hotels Group plc (www.ihgplc.com), identify what sort of organisational structure is employed. Explain why you believe this structure is in place, clearly explaining the advantages to the Company and discuss any shortcomings of the employed structure. (750 words) 3. You have been employed as a Consultant to Intercontinental Hotels Group plc. Write areport to the Chief Executive of the Company explaining the importance of employee motivation. (500 words). Total marks for assignment 100 What is expected within students’ answers: Ability to introduce the essays forming parts 1 and 2, by including assignment objectives. The description, advantages, disadvantages and contrasts of each structure should demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues. Clear understanding of the Intercontinental Hotels Group plc organisational structure highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the employed structure. Arguments should be clearly summed up to reach a conclusion. In respect of Part 3, a business report including an Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion. Clear, professional evidence of wide research should be provided in respect of all parts. Page 3 of 4 Marking Scheme Marks awarded Introduction (to cover parts 1 and 2 only) 10 Analysis and Discussion 60 Conclusion (to cover parts 1 and 2 only) 10 Content, style, relevance, originality 10 Format, referencing, bibliography 10 Total marks 100 Standard marking system to be used when marking coursework assignments – for all programmes at GSM. Indicative Grade UK% marks Characteristics. Distinction 70%+ Very high standard of critical analysis using appropriate conceptual frameworks. Excellent understanding and exposition of relevant issues. Clearly structured and logically developed arguments. Good awareness of nuances and complexities. Substantial evidence of well-executed independent research. Excellent evaluation and synthesis of source material. Relevant data and examples, all properly referenced.